Trouble at the Border

Mariah Nemeth suggests that moving from idea to demonstration is normally going to involve some challenges. Specifically, she calls such moments 'Trouble at the border'. The premise is that change involves an element of chaos and adjustment. Trouble at the border becomes an opportunity on a number of levels:
- Do you really want the change?
- Will you give up or keep pushing on? Turning away from the border is a sure way to turn away from demonstrating the idea.
- Are you working on uncovering your hidden beliefs around your idea?
- Do you have support systems in place to help you through the most challenging troubles?

By recognizing that change involves some form of chaos we can better prepare ourselves. Another analogy I draw is the cacoon and goo that a caterpillar must become in order to be reborn a butterfly.

This past month has involved some of the most challenging trouble I've ever had to go through. But then I did have the idea that I wanted to be mindful all the time. As I look back it's no surprise that for a couple of weeks I was an emotional fruit and nut bar. However, a defining moment for me was turning to meditation at the most intense of moments. During that time of surrender (as I previously blogged) I was deeply touched and inspired by the voice of wisdom.

My advice for the chaos invariably associated with deep and meaningful change is to consider examples in your past, and so empower yourself for future change. What has trouble at the border looked like for you? What tools do you have to manage these periods? Do your closest friends, mentors or Practitioner have any suggestions for you? But most importantly, just because you have days, months or years where you feel loopier than an elephant in a lake of mice doesn't mean you're broken. Rather such times are an opportunity to dig deep, ask for help, and keep working at the vision for you as a better idea.

Blessing, joy and peace my friends!